Clarkstown sued by state, local highway chiefs over staff transfer to town garage

11:15 PM,
Dec. 6, 2012

Written by

Hema Easley

Rockland County's five superintendents and a statewide association have sued Clarkstown, challenging its decision to transfer equipment and mechanics from the Highway Department to a newly created town garage under an appointed manager.

The lawsuit says the law enacted by Clarkstown in July violates New York State Highway Law and is therefore unconstitutional and illegal. Parties to the lawsuit are John Mauro of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, which represents more than 900 highway departments, and the highway superintendents for Rockland's ...